Around The League

March 10, 2007

SONICS: Seattle suspended already idled F Danny Fortson for two games without pay for conduct detrimental to the team. The suspension covers Friday night's game at Boston and Sunday's game at Toronto. Fortson will lose more than $160,900 during the suspension. GM Rick Sund didn't immediately return a phone call Friday seeking comment on whether Fortson may have played his final game with the Sonics. Fortson is averaging 3.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game this season.

CELTICS: G Delonte West sat out Friday's game against Seattle because of a concussion. Rookie Rajon Rondo started in place of West, who is averaging 11.6 points.

PISTONS: Detroit recalled G Will Blalock from Sioux Falls of the NBA Development League.

SIXERS: Ending speculation that Larry Brown would again coach the 76ers, team President Billy King said Maurice Cheeks would return next year for a third season. "I think under these circumstances, he's done a good job," King said.